What’s the Difference Between Temporary Daycare and Normal Daycare
Temporary daycare in Japan (ichiji-azukari / ichiji-hoiku) is a short-term childcare service you can use when care at home becomes […]
Childcare Support Services You Can Use at Home
In Japan, childcare support is not limited to daycare or preschool. Many municipalities provide home-visit programs, postpartum care, and NPO-based
The Night My Daughter Had a Febrile Seizure in Japan
The first time my daughter had a febrile seizure (熱性けいれん) in Japan is something my body still remembers. She was
What to Pack for Hospital Birth in Japan
Getting ready for your baby’s arrival? In Japan, hospitals and birth centers ask mothers to prepare some personal items before
3 Things to Prepare When Your Child Has a Fever in Japan
My child suddenly has a fever, should we go to the hospital right now? If your child develops a fever,